School Data Specialist at Ridgefield Public SchoolsConnecticut, United States — full-time

Position Type:
Technology/School Data Specialist

Date Posted:
11/10/2025

Location:
Ridgefield High School

PURPOSE STATEMENT
The job of School Data Specialist is done for the purpose/s of collecting and overseeing school data; serving as a resource for users of district-wide information systems; analyzing problems and issues related to the information systems and related software; and assisting users with data integrity, master scheduling, and reporting.

This job reports to the RHS Administration. This is a 12 month position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs data input, export, and analysis, as needed for the purpose of supporting data-driven initiatives and master scheduling process.
Participates in creating, managing, and rolling out the school master schedule.
Maintains master schedule data throughout the school year (course registration process, add/drop, recommendation process, gradebook audits, transcripts, etc.)
Prepares a variety of written and electronic materials (e.g. instructions, notices, reminders, memos, technical standards, security policies, training materials, etc.)
Interfaces with the state pupil record system (e.g. discipline, enrollments, etc.).
Supervises the maintenance of the data warehouse system
Assists in troubleshooting malfunctions of database systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Willingness to learn, engage cordially with a wide variety of personnel, innovate, and collaborate.
Understanding of school, district, and state database protocols (or willingness to learn).
Understanding of data privacy and security regulations in education (e.g., FERPA compliance).
Knowledge and understanding of SQL to query, extract, and manipulate data from databases desired but not required.

Salary Range Depending Upon Experience: $66,000-$76,000

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Candidate screening begins immediately

APPLY ONLINE AT www.ridgefield.org